Town of Southbury - Recording Fees

Recording Fees:

  • $53.00 first page, $5.00 for each additional page or portion thereof.
  • $2.00 each transfer with consideration over $2000.00.
  • $5.00 if current mailing address of grantee is not given.
  • $1.00 if names of those executing, witnessing and acknowlegdging are not typed or printed under signature.

Conveyance Tax:

 Local Conveyance Tax:  all categories  .0025 x consideration
 State - residential property & improved land  .0075 x consideration
          - residential dwelling over $800,000  .0075 x $800,000 + .0125 x amount over $800,000
          - non-residential except unimproved land  .0125 x consideration

Filing Fees:

 Trade Name Certificates  $5.00 + $2.00 to certify
 Any Map  $10.00

 Maps of subdivisions (3 or more parcels)
 All maps other than utility maps must have a land use review

 $20.00

Copies of Land Records:

 Copies of Documents  $1.00/page
 Scanning - battery powered scanner  $20.00 per occurence
 Certifying of Documents  $2.00/each
 Copies of Maps  $5.00/each
 Certifying Maps  $2.00/each